A new book reframes Texas' religious past as a political project, publishing as the state adopts Bible readings, Ten Commandments displays and school vouchers.

Austin Fire Department crews searched Shoal Creek Tuesday morning after reports that three people were in the water near the Yarborough Branch Library.

A boil-water advisory was issued July 12 for Valverde and Adelton after a broken line drained a storage tank; crews repaired the break and are flushing while tests run.

Austin Fire Department says crews are responding to smoke at a business under construction at 801 E William Cannon; motorists should avoid the 800 block.

C.L. Butaud will close its St. Elmo tasting room on July 26, 2026, with the owners blaming rising rent. The winery says production will continue while it looks for a new space.

Austin police say a homicide is under investigation in the 8300 block of Empress Boulevard; a media briefing was scheduled for 8:45 a.m.

APD released surveillance images and a suspect description after at least 14 downtown thefts and credit‑card abuses. Detectives say victims’ phones and cards were later used fraudulently.

Austin police named James Lee Williams, 74, in a Wanted Wednesday post for failing to register as a sex offender. Authorities ask anyone with information to submit an anonymous tip.

A Fredericksburg mother says a former deputy sexually assaulted her while on duty and has sued Gillespie County, blaming lax screening and supervision. The suit seeks damages.

A multinational JV will invest $500M to add a 500,000‑sq‑ft building at the Otsuka ICU Medical campus in Northwest Austin.

Serent Capital closed an oversubscribed $1.3B fund in under 90 days, deploying fresh capital behind founder‑led software and AI-focused tech services.

After ICE detained a woman outside a north Austin clinic, CommUnityCare says it is reviewing safety, outreach and communication steps as patients and advocates raise alarms.

Talarico’s campaign reported a $30 million second-quarter haul and says small-dollar donors powered the total, widening his cash lead over Ken Paxton as filings approach.